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Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 07-10-2025, 07:35 PM
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Posted By copo-2
This picture is of the former Kim Howies Dick...

This picture is of the former Kim Howies Dick Harrell/Fred Gibb 427 COPO Nova.
Forum: Dick Harrell 07-03-2025, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,644
Posted By copo-2
Original inspection sheet & adjustment sheet...

Original inspection sheet & adjustment sheet received when picked up @ DHPC. No Chevrolet dealer information or buyer information or no dealer window information? However, in the upper right hand...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 06-27-2025, 11:29 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 62,878
Posted By copo-2
That was Kim, not only as a hoot to be around,...

That was Kim, not only as a hoot to be around, but became serious in the legendary Fred Gibb’s involvement with Chevrolet hi-performance.

In post #48 you posted a picture of a Grecian Green Nova...
Forum: Dick Harrell 06-24-2025, 10:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,644
Posted By copo-2
The above article was useful in confirming that a...

The above article was useful in confirming that a 427 Nova ever existed and was sold through Chevrolet Dealerships complete with the original 90 day warranty and could be fully financed by GMAC.
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Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 06-23-2025, 04:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 62,878
Posted By copo-2
A picture of the Nova that came about from the...

A picture of the Nova that came about from the Super Chevy Show in Topeka. This picture was taken in front of the building tha housed the former Fred Gibb Dealership.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 06-23-2025, 04:10 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 62,878
Posted By copo-2
Just remembering that most, if not all on the...

Just remembering that most, if not all on the list, were discovered before Helen released the Vin number's list of the 9738 Gibb COPO Novas. After consulting with Fred Gibb, who disclosed the...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 06-20-2025, 06:19 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 62,878
Posted By copo-2
Pete, thanks for posting this link. Upon...

Pete, thanks for posting this link. Upon examining this, I immediately noticed my Nova isn't included in the list?

The late Kim Howie, I, and others shared information on these cars gathering...
Forum: Dick Harrell 06-17-2025, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,644
Posted By copo-2
Dick Harrell Prepared Chevy ll’s

An article about Dick Harrell Performance Center in Kansas City, MO and the result of prepared 396-427 Chevy ll’s combined with a modified Turbo-400 automatic transmission.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 06-14-2025, 04:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 62,878
Posted By copo-2
Frank, Yes, I do still have the Nova. It has...

Frank,
Yes, I do still have the Nova. It has been with me for 57 years coming November 11. I, myself, have survived for 83 years, but still have the urge to talk & listen to others.

The Nova...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 06-13-2025, 05:01 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 62,878
Posted By copo-2
Dave, Fred had 50 of these Novas built for this...

Dave, Fred had 50 of these Novas built for this purpose. This picture had some modifications added from the original purchase with 4:88 gearing, Lakewood traction bars, & 10:50 X 15" slicks, plus a...
Forum: Dick Harrell 06-05-2025, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,932
Posted By copo-2
Dick Harrell was forced to change to Hemi power...

Dick Harrell was forced to change to Hemi power to stay competitive as GM lost out in the fuel classes for a short duration in 1971. The Hemi block was superior in strength allowing for higher...
Forum: Dick Harrell 05-19-2025, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,932
Posted By copo-2
Wasn’t the year of change to Hemi power 1971?

Wasn’t the year of change to Hemi power 1971?
Forum: Dick Harrell 05-03-2025, 05:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,932
Posted By copo-2
Harrell’s long time devotion to the Chevrolet is...

Harrell’s long time devotion to the Chevrolet is well embedded into his following. Personally, I have never heard different except the end results was going to Hemi power in his funny car?

Wes...
Forum: Dick Harrell 05-01-2025, 09:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 39,157
Posted By copo-2
Additional pictures of the Harrell funny car...

Additional pictures of the Harrell funny car crash and afterward damage resulting.
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-28-2025, 07:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 39,157
Posted By copo-2
Having competitive cars carrying a sponsors...

Having competitive cars carrying a sponsors carrying their is an effective way to advertise your hi-performance product as many fans & participants at the drag strips. Watching their performance,...
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-25-2025, 06:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 39,157
Posted By copo-2
In following the journey and his devotion to...

In following the journey and his devotion to Chevrolet, both on the track & working with some active dealerships, many names appear that can be associated with “Mr. Chevrolet.”

The clipping in...
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-19-2025, 07:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 39,157
Posted By copo-2
Another Camaro that carried the Yenko banner...

Another Camaro that carried the Yenko banner while in St. Louis.That being Mike Garfinkel.
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-17-2025, 04:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 39,157
Posted By copo-2
An autographed handwritten picture of the Yenko...

An autographed handwritten picture of the Yenko sponsored fuel funny car of Harrell’s while still running injection.
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-10-2025, 03:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 39,157
Posted By copo-2
Personally, I don't have that information on Vin...

Personally, I don't have that information on Vin numbers of the 67 Camaros Harrell prepared while in St. Louis. All I have is the number given listed in the number 1 posting of this thread as being...
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-08-2025, 03:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 39,157
Posted By copo-2
This was Harrell’s ride sponsored by Yenko while...

This was Harrell’s ride sponsored by Yenko while in St. Louis.
Forum: Dick Harrell 04-08-2025, 02:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 39,157
Posted By copo-2
In the first post of this thread, it shows Jim...

In the first post of this thread, it shows Jim Guthrie as working as a mechanic associated with Dick Harrell’s operation in St. Louis. While there, this is a picture of a topless funny car he...
Forum: Dick Harrell 03-13-2025, 04:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 39,157
Posted By copo-2
In a recent display of this Camaro that was...

In a recent display of this Camaro that was prepared by Dick Harrell while in St. Louis, noticeably in the documentation, the invoice was made out on the same print as the one displayed before? This...
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 12-17-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,258
Posted By copo-2
That is the #50 9738 Nova that came back home to...

That is the #50 9738 Nova that came back home to the former Gibb Chevrolet and was owned by Helen Gibb.
Forum: Fred Gibb Chevrolet 12-13-2024, 04:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,258
Posted By copo-2
In the clipping shown about Lloyd Kirchoff...

In the clipping shown about Lloyd Kirchoff winning the IHRA Spring Nationals. We were there at the same event in Bristol, Tn and pitted next to "Mighty Mouse," not realizing that it was the well...
Forum: Dick Harrell 12-06-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 39,157
Posted By copo-2
An invoice billing to Yenko Chevrolet for the 427...

An invoice billing to Yenko Chevrolet for the 427 Camaro conversion. N0tice the shipping date.
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